Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Orangeburg, SC

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Float Pool provides a resource pool of experienced RNs for a flexible staffing plan and additional unit-based staff. Assists in meeting fluctuating staffing needs during periods of increased workload or staffing shortages; and reduces overtime of regularly scheduled staff.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license in the state of South Carolina or compact state
2 years RN experience
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
ACLS for work in critical care areas (has six months from date of hire to obtain)
PALS for work in critical care and mother/baby areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients conditions and develops individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit taking into consideration their physical, psycho-social, environmental and spiritual needs
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Maintains appropriate patient documentation, records and charts to insure an accurate record of the patients’ medical treatment.
Maintains confidentiality.
Using the interdisciplinary approach formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning including family teaching as appropriate.
Arranges for patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing charge nurse and medical staff.